I'm a little scared

[I_UndergroundPanther]

At what's going on with me. Started like a week and a half ago.

Having olfactory hallucinations.

They are really weird smells mostly nasty smells. Smelled something like ketone and burning rubber while I tried to nap. I was totally grossed out by the smell. Got up to hit the bathroom and to find the source of the stench.. I was walking around sniffing when suddenly it just dissapeared like it was not there.

I'm scared because last time this happened I went psychotic and found myself in a scary strange reality. I ended up in the psych unit for a good while. I'm just scared. I just wanted to tell someone else . Maybe voicing it will make it less
Frightening to me. Kinda like hearing voices,and telling them to STFU makes them less intrusive. Thanks for being here DU.

[elleng]

1. :hi:

[I_UndergroundPanther]

2. Hi

Thanks

[nolabear]

3. You might consider calling a Crisis Line

They’re pretty good at just helping you figure out what you need. You can be anonymous. They might give you some good ideas until you can figure out what you think should be your next step.

FYI various things can trigger olfactory responses. Some are benign but can take you by surprise. The Crisis Line can help direct you.

Good luck. Check back. People care.

[I_UndergroundPanther]

6. I'm gonna

Call my counselor tommorow. She might be able to give me some ideas on what to do.

[nolabear]

13. Glad to hear it! Having another person study the problem with you

can be really helpful!

[Marie Marie]

17. Glad to hear that you are going to make that call.

[H2O Man]

23. That's a good idea.

And it makes for two positives that I see. First, you are aware that this is happening, and second, you know who to call. Those are both very important. Respect for both. Those are strengths. And that is something to keep in mind: you are a strong person, dealing at times with things that the average person could not begin to deal with. And that strenth will get you through this.

[SamKnause]

4. Hi.

I hope it doesn't happen again.

[jpak]

5. Did you get a Covid test?

I am not in a good place either.

[I_UndergroundPanther]

8. No I have no way to get to where

The tests are being done.
Don't know if they'd even test me,no car,can't drive.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. You can always tell us, dear UndergroundPanther...

[I_UndergroundPanther]

9. Your kindness

Is tearing me up, thanks so much.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

15. I'm glad I can help you........

[FeelingBlue]

10. Have you gotten tested for COVID-19?

Also, please check out a FB group page for Parosmia/Phantosmia.

Did you have an upper respiratory infection? Did you hit your head??

Those are two common ways to get into smell trouble. If you had an infection, your sense of smell (SOS) will likely return within 18 months. If it’s COVID-19, I’ve heard it returns shortly after the bout with the virus. In that FB group, a guy named Adrian Branch, in England, is knowledgeable and helpful. Reach out to him.

Best regards.

[BigmanPigman]

14. That's what I thought at first too,

but don't the doctors say the symptoms may include losing your smell and taste? Too bad tests are in short supply and take forever to get results (thanks to Jared being in charge of testing).

[still_one]

11. You need to get it evaluated. It could be physiological or psychological. Start by contacting your

primary care, and tell them what the symptoms are, and they should give you a recommendation what to do

All the best

[skylucy]

12. I am so sorry you are going through this. Sending comforting, healing

vibes to you.

[Guilded Lilly]

16. Being scared in these times is OK. Just keep telling people who can help...

and share the emotions. That’s a good step. Professional s are there just for these times.
And DU is always here for you!

[MFM008]

18. This happened

To me 4 years ago after a big surgery. I smelled cigarette
Smoke then gasoline even when alone.
I dont smoke or own a car.
They did an MRI to make sure no tumor was
Causing the smell.
Nothing . No reason.
Get it checked out though.
My best friends daughter smelled garbage
And it turned out she had a large non cancerous
Tumor.

[CatLady78]

19. Feel better UP

I see your posts on du and wish you had some real support. You should probably call a professional if you have access to any services. Unfortunately with Covid, a lot of those are probably not functioning....

I don't really do hugs but whatever they represent I send you in spirit...

[vercetti2021]

20. I would check with your doctor

Having smells like that is a big lead to strokes. You do not want that. Please get checked!

[3Hotdogs]

21. Less likely -- do you have a netti pot?

I have a sinus cleaner. Rarely, I get an unidentified nasty smell. Electric sinus pump gets rid of it.

[cwydro]

22. I don't know where you live, but it's possible you really smelled that.

Who knows? Do you live in a city?

I've always had a very acute sense of smell, and I frequently smell odors before others do.

Stay safe anyway and trust your feelings!

[XanaDUer2]

24. Take care

Call crisis hotline. Sorry this is happening.